Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
